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Financial Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The financial services industry includes companies whose sales come from the management of money for individuals and institutions. Financial services companies include banks, insurance companies, brokerage, wealth management, and credit card companies. Financial Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold. The Main Street analysis is also a Hold, with SWOT strengths much great than weaknesses, but SWOT opportunities less than threats. Financial Trade Hubs: Some of the main centers for financial innovation include the US, Switzerland, the EU, Netherlands, Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan. Financial Trading Strategy: The financial industry is sensitive to economic cycles. However, financial service companies increase quickly out of recessions, because interest rates tend to be low. Look for undervalued financial investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell financial investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase financial investments. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
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USA Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Switzerland Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Switzerland (CHF) has a highly productive, capitalist economy with political and economic stability. Switzerland's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Switzerland’s currency is overvalued according to the investment flow analysis, purchase price parity, and interest rate parity. Switzerland's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Switzerland’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, government stability, and significant strengths. Switzerland's General Trading Partners: France, Germany, the USA, and Italy are the top export partners, while the leading industry is financial services. Switzerland's Commodity Trading Partners: Switzerland does not have significant exports, besides energy. SWOT Analysis of Switzerland: The leading Swiss strength is their traditionally political neutrality, while the main weakness is the long expectancy of their citizens, who could burden the fiscal position of the country. Switzerland's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential, but favorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Swiss investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
European Union Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) The European Union (EUR) is a single market and currency group of countries, which creates one of the largest and most diverse markets in the world. European Union's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): The EUR is fairly valued versus other major global currencies. They have a positive investment flow and negative purchase price parity. European Union's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is favorable for long term economic growth due to favorable scores on government transparency and SWOT opportunities. European Union's General Trading Partners: Belgium, Hungary, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, Norway and Japan are the top trading partners. European Union's Commodity Trading Partners: The EU does not produce many commodities, but they import many energy-related commodities from Russia and the Middle East. SWOT Analysis of European Union: The leading EU strength is their single currency and internal market, while the main weaknesses include a declining birth rate, labor restrictions and language barriers. New energy proposals have the opportunity to propel growth; there were no major threats to report. European Union's Currency Trading Strategy: A moderately-valued currency, high investment flow potential, but low purchase price potential and negative SWOT weaknesses lead to a slightly negative outlook for EU investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Netherlands Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The Netherlands (EUR) has an open, capitalist economy with a flexible labor market. Netherlands's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): The Netherlands is part of the Euro economic zone, whose currency is moderately valued on a global scale per the purchase price parity analysis. Netherlands's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): The Netherlands’ economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on government transparency, economic diversity, and the SWOT analysis. Netherlands's General Trading Partners: Finland, Belgium, France, Germany and USA are the Netherlands' top export partners, while the leading industry is financial services. SWOT Analysis of Netherlands: The leading Dutch strength is their flexible labor market, while a potential weakness is judicial corruption. A major threat to long-term economic growth is global warming, which could trigger rising sea levels that could flood much of the country. Netherlands's Currency Trading Strategy: An moderately valued currency, low investment flow potential, but very favorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Dutch investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Australia Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Australia (AUD) has a highly productive, capitalist economy with an emphasis on commodity exports, especially to Asia. Australia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Australia’s currency is moderately undervalued with high investment flow potential and negative purchase price parity. Australia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Australia’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. Australia's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the UK and Japan are the top export partners, while the leading exporting industry is materials. Australia's Commodity Trading Partners: Australia produces a significant amount of uranium, gold, coal, copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, and silver mostly for export to growing Asian countries. SWOT Analysis of Australia: The leading Australian strength is their abundant natural resources, while no major weaknesses were identified. Australia's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, negative investment flow potential, but favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for Australian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Hong Kong Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Hong Kong (HKD) has a highly productive, capitalist economy that relies on its trade network and proximity to China. Hong Kong's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): The Hong Kong dollar is slightly overvalued, because of low investment flows and high potential according to the purchase price parity. Hong Kong's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Hong Kong’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, government transparency, economic diversity, and the SWOT analysis. Hong Kong's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, Korea, and the USA are the top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial goods. Hong Kong's Commodity Trading Partners: Hong Kong specializes in the trade of goods. SWOT Analysis of Hong Kong: The leading HK strength is their status as a gateway to china, while the main weakness is their lack of arable land. Liquefied natural gas has the opportunity to propel growth, while the risk of a pandemic may lower growth. Hong Kong's Currency Trading Strategy: A moderately priced currency, low investment flow potential, but very favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for Hong Kong investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Japan Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Japan (JPY), the second largest economy in the world, has an industrial, export oriented economy that benefits from its relationship with the USA and proximity to China. Japan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Japan’s currency (the Yen) is overvalued according to investment flow potential, the purchase price parity, and the interest rate parity. Japan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Japan’s economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and government transparency, but low scores on the SWOT Analysis. Japan's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the EU, Korea, and the US are Japan’s top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial manufacturing. Japan's Commodity Trading Partners: Japan imports many products because of its lack of arable land and energy resources. SWOT Analysis of Japan: The leading Japanese strength is their education system, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. A major Japanese threat is the continuation of zombie companies. Japan's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a negative outlook for Japanese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
